It didn't take long for Ryan Callahan and the Rangers to respond to Sean Avery and the tweet about John Tortorella that raised a few eyebrows.

The Rangers released a statement in which the captain replied to his ex-teammate, who called for the coach to be fired and called him a clown.

"Sean Avery's comments solely represent his own thoughts and opinions," it read, via Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos, who said it was on behalf of all the players. "He did not speak for us as a team when he was here and certainly does not now."

That puts to rest any controversy that could have stemmed from the tweet heard 'round the NHL social media world, despite the fact that Derek Stepan told The Daily News' Pat Leonard that he didn't agree with Avery.

It appears Avery has sent a response of his own right back. "Find myself #listeningto Gotta Get Up by Harry Nilsson.....Relax with the official statements its kinda embarrassing. :) :) :) :)," he tweeted.

In news that's actually about the Rangers and their roster, the team announced Kris Newbury has been re-assigned to the Connecticut Whale of the AHL. He had one assist while playing in his last four games for the Blueshirts, adding a spark on the fourth line. It could make room for Darroll Powe to return to the lineup -- with the Rangers giving up power play goals in six straight contests, Powe can contribute when New York is a man down.